Touch the Trucks, Family Fun and Safety Festival for National Crime Victims' Rights Week
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Central
Location
Guthrie High School
Guthrie, OK
Event Type
Ceremonies
Victim Rights
Community Advocates for Family & Youth 6th Annual Unity Day to Commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week
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Eastern
Location
Palmer Park Community Center
Greater Landover, MD
Event Type
Ceremonies
Now Online: 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Artwork
Download and use the theme colors; theme poster; and web, social, and other artwork in your campaigns to amplify survivors’ voices and raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.
A Conversation on Victims' Rights
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Eastern
Location
Georgia State University: Student Center East or Online
Atlanta, GA
Event Type
Seminar
36th Annual South Carolina Victims’ Rights Week Conference
Event Dates
Location
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel or Online
Columbia, SC
Event Type
Conference
35th Annual Utah Crime Victims Conference
Event Dates
Location
Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa or Online
Midway, UT
Event Type
Conference
39th Justice for Homicide Victims Memorial
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Pacific
Location
Rose Hills Memorial Park | Gate 20
Whittier, CA
Event Type
Ceremonies
2023 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Memorial - West Valley
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Pacific
Location
Central Park
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Event Type
Ceremonies
2023 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Memorial - High Desert
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Pacific
Location
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
Event Type
Ceremonies
Download the 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Theme Poster and Color Palette
Use the 2023 NCVRW theme poster and color palette to help your organization raise awareness about victims’ rights and services.
2023 Maryland Crime Victims' Rights Conference
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Eastern
Location
Judicial College of Maryland
Annapolis, MD
Event Type
Conference
View a New Guide to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
This January marks 20 years of OVC’s anti-trafficking efforts. In recognition of these efforts, OVC has released a Commemoration Guide to support the field in its efforts to raise awareness for human trafficking victims’ rights and services.
View New Materials to Help Young Survivors in Tribal Communities
New materials feature artwork and stories by Native artists and authors, that focus on the unique challenges faced by child victims and witnesses in Tribal communities.
Marvelous Mitch: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Marvelous Mitch and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the criminal legal system.
Downloads
View Online or Print
View...
Edgar’s Journey: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Edgar’s Journey and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
The book also addresses rights in the child welfare system.
Downloads
View Online or Print
View...
Marvis & Rockee: Rights & Roles Book | Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials
Summary
This booklet accompanies Marvis & Rockee and describes the jobs of the different grownups the reader might meet.
The grownups may be from the reader’s Tribe or a different Tribe, or may work for the local, state, or Federal Government.
Downloads
View Online or Print
View online or print on an office printer.
Children and Youth in Tribal Communities
Resources for Use With Children and Youth in Tribal Communities
Children and youth in Tribal communities who are victims and witnesses encounter unique challenges while navigating the justice system. Jurisdictional conflicts and variation in Tribal justice system structure and processes can be confusing and overwhelming for child victims and witnesses and their families.
Many child victims and witnesses have endured multiple forms of violence and victimization over...
A Conversation with Roberta Roper: The Evolution of Victims' Rights
September 2022
Series
To commemorate the annual observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on September 25, Office for Victims of Crime Director Kristina Rose speaks to Roberta Roper about the murder of her beloved daughter, Stephanie. Hear Roberta’s inspiring story and how the crime victims’ field has changed in the past four decades and learn about the ongoing work that needs to be done to help all victims of crime find their justice.
A Conversation with Roberta Roper
Listen to the latest Justice Today podcast episode, where OVC Director Rose and Roberta Roper discuss the evolution of victims’ rights from the lens of Roberta’s personal journey through the justice system following her daughter’s murder.
OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center Recorded Webinars
Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar